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Valkyrie
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Pole studio in Belleville, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Website & schedule valkyrieaerialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they teach
“Though I'm only a beginner, Brian helped lead me through a comprehensive stretch and helped me modify positions to get the most out of it!”
“My 9yr old has been doing aerial silks classes for over a year now, he is so kind and patient with her and they have a really good repoire.”
What's on offer
“My 9yr old has been doing aerial silks classes for over a year now, he is so kind and patient with her and they have a really good repoire.”
“I had a great time attending a yoga class this past weekend but there was also pole and aerial for those looking for more of an adventure and challenge.”
What students say again and again
“Brian is a fantastic instructor with a great personality.”
“Brian and Celeste have been incredibly encouraging, I've never done any aerials before this and it's so fun seeing myself progress.”
From the reviews
I use to be able to do the basics when it came to pole dancing. That was 20 years ago. Here I am trying to get back into it not noticing how much my body has changed and how tight I am now. The other girls are so much more advanced than I am.
What a cool studio! I had a great time attending a yoga class this past weekend but there was also pole and aerial for those looking for more of an adventure and challenge. Though I'm only a beginner, Brian helped lead me through a comprehensive stretch and helped me modify positions to get the most out of it!
Brian really made my first Intro to Pole class a great time! He was kind, encouraging, and a wonderful instructor. Clean, bright, and welcoming interior! Very nice quality equipment and I felt very comfortable in the space. I cannot wait to try the other classes offered at this studio!
Where do I begin: I started taking pole classes about a year ago. I could never find anything close to me so I always had to drive to St. Louis. While I loved the studio and instructor, because I had nothing to compare it to, she closed down.
Your first pole class at Valkyrie
Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.
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